We understand that forming partnerships is essential to address complex societal challenges

If you are concerned about the wellbeing of humans, animals and our shared environment — join us and make real change.

Partners

Vet Sustain collaborates with partners from inside and outside of the veterinary professions. If your organisation is interested in collaborating with us, let us know.

Investors in the Environmentiie.uk.com

A national environmental accreditation scheme.

Working together to help organisations reduce their environmental impact through the provision of information and resources.

VetSalusvetsalus.com

A new global network of veterinary consultants working with food producers to improve animal health, welfare and sustainability.

VetSalus is providing Vet Sustain with tools and administrative support for their Food and Farming working group.

SME Climate Hubmeclimatehub.org

The SME Climate Hub for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) provides a one-stop-shop to make a climate commitment and access best-in-class tools and resources. Vet Sustain has committed to be net zero by 2030 and to regularly report on our climate impacts.

Supporters

Vet Sustain seeks support from organisations that understand the unique opportunity for veterinary professionals to leverage change. We’re looking for support from those who want to invest in a sustainable future for the veterinary profession and the sectors we influence.

sankalpaoursankalpa.org

Supporting change that's fundamental to the world’s future.

sankalpa has supported Vet Sustain from our inception with vital start-up costs.

Firstportfirstport.org.uk

Scotland’s agency for start-up social entrepreneurs and social enterprise. Firstport has awarded Vet Sustain vital 'Start It' funding, enabling us to launch as a social enterprise.

Animalcareanimalcare.co.uk
Animalcare is a sustainable and passionate organisation committed to leading in animal health through innovative and trusted products and services to support the veterinary profession.
VetWayvet-way.com

Vet-Way is a distributor of responsibly sourced veterinary consumables. A Yorkshire business that delivers a first-class, personal service to vet practices across the UK.

TVM-UKtvm-uk.com

As part of the Dômes Pharma Group, we have a company-wide climate commitment. TVM-UK is dedicated to sustainability, the health and well-being of pets and the support of vets and pet owners.

What does it mean to be a Sustainability Practitioner?

Read tips and insights from those who work in practice, research, industry and government.

Meet the Sustainability Practitioners

Meet our Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are politicians, environmentalists, TV presenters and influencers — they are incredible veterinary role models who are driving sustainability in their work and helping to raise awareness of Vet Sustain's work.

Lord Sandy Trees
Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Parasitology & Peer of the House of Lords
vprf.wordpress.com
"As vets, we can champion the health and welfare of animals by looking after the environment we share with them and ensuring the profession is at the centre of positive change."
Jen Gale
Author & Sustainability Coach
asustainablelife.co.uk
"We have the opportunity to raise awareness not only of the issues we are facing, but to look for solutions that will work to enable vets, as professionals and as individuals, to make a positive difference."
Dr Jess French
Vet, Zoologist, Author & Presenter
jessfrench.co.uk
"I am proud to be an ambassador for Vet Sustain, a movement which takes a holistic view of the veterinary sector's response to the growing threats faced by our planet."
Dr Cal Major
Ocean Advocate, Veterinary Surgeon & World Record Stand Up Paddleboarder

calmajor.com
"Our health, the planet’s health and animal health are inextricably linked, and we have a unique opportunity as members of the veterinary profession to ensure that our industry moves forward respecting all three."

Meet our Champions

From the veterinary nurses who advise on responsible antibiotic use and lead welfare campaigns, to the practice managers who actively reduce the environmental footprint of their workplace — we recognise the scale of your impact.

Roisin Dickinson

Veterinary Surgeon
Cedar Grove Vet Clinic, Belfast

Topaz Koch

Veterinary Surgeon
The Neighborhood Vet, London

Ashley Otto

Veterinary Student
University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri USA

Rebekah Sullivan

Veterinary Surgeon
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

Dorottya Nagy

Veterinary Surgeon
University of Liege, Belgium

Catherine Burke

Veterinary Surgeon
Westover Vets, North Walsham

Lindsey Edwards

Veterinary Surgeon
Woodview Veterinary Clinic

Merryn Wymes

Veterinary Nurse
Locum RVN, Scotland & Zero Waste Veterinary

Alexandra Ashworth

Veterinary Surgeon & Advisor
MSD Animal Health, Lancashire

Laura Sullivan

Veterinary Surgeon
Locum, Bristol/ North Somerset

Alex Mullarky

Veterinary Nurse
The Sustainable Vet Nurse

Fay Marley-Cook

Veterinary Surgeon & Advisor

Isobel McCarroll

Veterinary Surgeon
Clifton Villa Vets, Newquay

Ailsa Milnes

Veterinary surgeon & Advisor
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, UK

Helen Uden

Veterinary Surgeon
Boehringer Ingelheim, UK

Isabel Murch

Veterinary Student
University of Liverpool

Fran Haddock

Veterinary Surgeon
Vets4pets Millhouses, Sheffield

Ellie West

Veterinary anaesthetist & Environmental Sustainability Lead
Davies Veterinary Specialists, Linnaeus Group

Sarah Bettridge

Locum veterinary surgeon
SB Locum Services Ltd, UK/Netherlands

Sylvie Neis

Veterinary surgeon
NiceDogs, Luxembourg

Madi Hewitson

Veterinary surgeon and Veterinary Innovation Lead
PetPanion

Zainab Hussain

Vet student
University of Liverpool

Veerle Dejonckheere

Veterinary surgeon
Integrated Veterinary Care

Usama Altaf

Vet student
Gomal University, Pakistan

Tonicha Mayes

Veterinary nurse
Spinney Vets, Northampton UK

Tommy Henson

Vet student
University of Glasgow

Mary-Anne Frank

Veterinary surgeon
Forest Veterinary Centre, Epping UK

Nicole Dyer

Veterinary surgeon
AshTree Vets, Market Harborough, UK

Simon Johnson

Head veterinary nurse
Vets4Pets, Preston UK

Maite Pardo

Veterinary surgeon
PDSA, Margate UK

Laura Binnie

Veterinary surgeon
Paragon Veterinary Group

Laura Beattie

Veterinary surgeon and sustainability advisor

Joanna Hindle

Veterinary surgeon
Animal trust, Shrewsbury

Jennifer Stanford

Vet student
University of Surrey

Jaclyn Wilson

Vet student
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA

Holly Anne Hills

Veterinary surgeon

Gemma Mercer

Vet student
University of Glasgow

Emily Neve

Vet student
University of Cambridge

Elspeth Taylor

Vet student
University of Bristol

Cassandra Chiang

Vet student
University of Glasgow

Becky Milner

Vet student
University of Liverpool

Alice Judge

Veterinary surgeon
Orchard Veterinary Group, Glastonbury UK

Welcoming veterinary professionals who bring about positive sustainable change

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